A model of constructivist learning in practice: Computer literacy integrated into elementary mathematics and science teacher education

Journal of Research on Computing in Education

Volumn 32, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 128-138

  Halpin, Regina ^a  

^a MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Computer literacy; Elementary classroom; Preservice education; Preservice teachers; Transfer of computer skills

Indexed keywords

EID: 85009568588     PISSN: 08886504     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08886504.1999.10782273     Document Type: Article

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